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The Sunshine State loses more children under the age of five to drowning than any other state in the country. That alarming statistic, and the importance of learning to swim, had many parents taking advantage of free swimming lessons Wednesday.
Before heading out in South Florida, a check of the day's road closures just might help drivers avoid a traffic jam.
The drier-than-normal rainy season has taken its toll on South Florida—and now officials in Broward are urging residents to conserve water.
With the United States and Cuba inching closer to fully restoring diplomatic ties, including re-opening embassies for the first time in 54 years, the future is murky for tens of thousands of Cuban immigrants who have been ordered by immigration authorities to leave the country.
When most people see a shark in the water, they get out.
The Southern Florida chapter of Make-a-Wish has been making children's dreams come true since 1983.
90 percent of everything we use, consume and wear comes to us aboard cargo ships.
Authorities in South Florida are searching for a 60-foot luxury yacht stolen from a marina by at least three people.
Rain is coming down at a much needed time in California, a day after a massive wildfire wreaked havoc in the dry conditions – something South Florida is all too familiar with.
Water conservation remains critical as parts of South Florida remain in extreme drought conditions.
The painfully slow process to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to South Florida may be moving in the right direction once again.
Residents in a South Florida retirement community are ducking for cover after they said nesting birds are becoming increasingly aggressive.
In a pair of similar cases, a South Florida appeals court Wednesday turned down dependency requests by teens from El Salvador and Honduras who want to apply for permanent residency in the United States.
One of the most fascinating things about the yoga revolution is how it has evolved from a practice or discipline to an inescapable trend. As a result, it's always good to know some of the top spots to buy yoga equipment and supplies in South Florida. Therefore, here are some of the top spots to buy yoga gear in the Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
William Congreve has been quoted as saying that "music has charms to soothe the savage beast." So imagine how soothing it would be to play the music yourself. But don't settle for some toy instruments from a department store. There are a lot of music shops in South Florida that sell musical instruments. Whether you want a piano or something smaller, you can find it all at one of these stores listed below.
Miami has the largest concentration of Colombians outside of Colombia, so Colombia's Independence Day (July 20th) is a big deal here.
Authorities have arrested a man accused of possessing child porn.
United Airlines flights in U.S. are back in the air after being grounded Wednesday because of computer problems.
A Fort Lauderdale woman convicted of murdering her multimillionaire boyfriend will serve 25 years in prison.
Another week...another list of road blocks and lane closures in South Florida.
The soccer fever is still burning across the United States--and South Florida is no exception.
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly suffered a serious hand injury in a Fourth of July fireworks accident near his South Florida home.
As the sunshine faded, thousands of people on Fort Lauderdale beach danced to some American rock and roll.
A South Florida 'Voodoo priest' is accused of having sex with a middle school aged girl and police are searching for any other possible victims.
As companies, celebrities, and even city and county officials look at different ways they can sever ties with Donald Trump, the Trump machine in South Florida is still making money.
Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.
Philadelphia rallied with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Matthew Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.
Philadelphia rallied with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Matthew Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
President Trump attacked a New York Times reporter as "third rate" and "ugly, both inside and out."
The expiration of TPS policy for Haitian immigrants would make them eligible for deportation, unless they have other legal means to stay in the U.S.
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.